On the recordNovember 4, 1953
WHEREAS it is essential that the citizens of the United States be informed concerning the activities of their government
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presidency.ucsb.eduWHEREAS it is essential that the citizens of the United States be informed concerning the activities of their government
Executive Order 10501—Safeguarding Official Information in the Interests of the Defense of the United States
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